Latest Maryland Headlines
All the headlines from our Maryland Topic Page, ordered by recency.
GEICO in Maryland Names New Senior Vice President
Mar 12 2013 // GEICO, a Chevy Chase, Md.-headquartered auto insurance unit of Berkshire Hathaway, announced that Seth Ingall has been named senior vice president, with responsibility for claims home office, staff counsel, communications...
Virginia’s Hilb Group Acquires Pennoyer Group in Maryland
Feb 11 2013 // The Hilb Group, a Richmond, Va.-based insurance broker, announced the acquisition of The Pennoyer Group from its shareholders. The transaction was effective Jan. 31, 2013. Pennoyer was founded in 1978 by Paul Pennoyer and...
Palumbo Insurance Appoints Account Executive in Maryland
Jan 30 2013 // Bel Air, Md.-based Palumbo Insurance Associates appointed Elio Scaccio as account executive. Elio Scaccio Scaccio brings with him over 10 years of experience in the insurance industry with background in a wide range in...
High-Security Driver’s License Runs Into Opposition in States
Nov 27 2012 // It was a popular idea five years ago: make sure every state had high-security driver’s licenses to thwart terrorism at airports. But the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Real ID system faces opposition...
Sandy Claims Continue to Pour In at Quick Pace
Nov 2 2012 // Insurers said Sandy-related claims have been pouring in at a rapid pace in the immediate days after the storm — and that as some sense of normalcy returns, many more claims are expected. The Progressive Corp. CEO...
No Hurricane Deductibles for Sandy Claims in New Jersey, Maryland
Oct 31 2012 // Hurricane deductibles will not be applicable for Sandy-related claims in New Jersey, the state where the superstorm made landfall late Monday. New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance Acting Commissioner Ken...
Ex-Postal Worker in Maryland Convicted of False Disability Claims
Oct 16 2012 // A former postal worker in Maryland has been convicted on two counts of making false statements in order to obtain federal disability benefits. Authorities announced that last week, a federal jury convicted Darlene M....
Tri-State Insurance Agents Group Names Officers
Oct 15 2012 // The fall marks a new administrative year for Insurance Agents & Brokers Service Group and its partnership of agents’ associations in Delaware, Maryland and Pennsylvania. The following directors have been elevated...
NOAA Opens Center for Weather and Climate Prediction at U. of Maryland
Oct 15 2012 // The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is opening its new Center for Weather and Climate Prediction, located at the University of Maryland in College Park. NOAA Center for Weather and Climate Prediction. Photo...
Md. Woman Convicted of Disability Fraud, Faces Up to 5 Years in Jail
Oct 12 2012 // Prosecutors say a woman who collected federal disability benefits while operating a fitness center has been convicted of making false statements to obtain those benefits. A jury convicted 48-year-old Darlene Altvater of...
Maryland Issues Consumer Advisory on ‘Force-Placed’ Insurance
Oct 8 2012 // The Maryland Insurance Administration recently issued a consumer advisory, reminding consumers that if they borrow money to buy a car or home and let the insurance policy lapse (cease to exist/end), the loan agreement may...
Md. Consumers Receive $2M in Restitution From Erie Insurance Companies
Oct 5 2012 // Regulators said Maryland consumers received nearly $2 million in refunded premium and interest payments — after an investigation by the Maryland Insurance Administration discovered that two Erie insurance companies...
A Look at Some New Laws Taking Effect in Maryland
Oct 2 2012 // Here is a glance at some of the new laws that went into effect in Maryland October 1: CHEMOTHERAPY PARITY Health insurance companies will have to level the playing field for out-of-pocket patient expenses for oral...
Maryland Law for Moped Riders Goes Into Effect Oct. 1
Sep 27 2012 // Maryland moped riders will have to wear helmets and eye protection beginning Monday, Oct. 1. The new law also requires that motor scooters and mopeds be titled and insured. And scooter drivers must also have either a valid...
Maryland Issues Consumer Advisory on ‘Lender-Placed’ Insurance
Sep 20 2012 // The Maryland Insurance Administration issued a consumer advisory this week, reminding consumers that lapsed insurance policies can lead to “lender-placed” or “force-placed” insurance that are often...
Maryland Man Sued Over Travel Insurance Policy on Missing Companion
Sep 11 2012 // An American Express subsidiary is suing a Maryland man who was jailed for months in Aruba in the suspected death of his traveling companion. The subsidiary, AMEX Assurance Company, seeks to void a travel insurance policy...
As Storm Season Shifts Into High Gear, Homeowners Urged to Be Prepared
Sep 7 2012 // As hurricane season shifts into high gear, the Maryland Insurance Administration is reminding consumers that September is Disaster Preparedness Month. Maryland regulators are advising homeowners to check what their...
Maryland Court: Former NFL Punter Eligible for Workers’ Comp
Aug 24 2012 // Maryland’s highest court has ruled former Washington Redskins punter Tom Tupa is eligible for workers compensation for an injury while warming up for a preseason game in 2005 at FedEx Field. The Maryland Court of...
Maryland Officials Encourage Crop Insurance, Boost Advertising Budget
Aug 22 2012 // Maryland agriculture officials are encouraging farmers to buy crop insurance. Photo: Maryland Dept. of Agriculture Steve Connelly, an Agriculture Department marketing specialist, told The Salisbury Daily Times that the...
Maryland’s Dog-Bite Liability Bill Fails in Special Session
Aug 20 2012 // A measure that Maryland lawmakers hoped would address liability concerns relating to a court ruling on dog bites by pit bulls has died in the recent special session on gambling. The House and Senate could not reconcile...
